Episodes

416
April 22, 2025

Episode 416: Adventures ERP Business Central Style

Buckle up for a lively chat thatโ€™s equal parts heart and hustle! This episode of Dynamics Corner finds our hosts Kris and Brad diving into the wild world of ERP implementation with Ryan Pollyniak, who explains how to juggle family life while steering massive tech projects. Weโ€™re talking about Microsoft Dynamics, change management, and the art of keeping everyone from stressed-out employees to top executives on the same page. From why your users need to be in the loop from day one to the magic of...
415
April 15, 2025

Episode 415: Waffles, Beer, and Code Cops: Food in Belgium, Source Code Analysis and LinterCop

In this episode of Dynamics Corner, Kris and Brad are joined by Arthur van de Vondervoort for a lively conversation on source code analysis. The talk explores source code analysis, its benefits, and the tools available to developers, including LinterCop, a community-driven code analyzer for the AL language built on the Roslyn framework. Arthur elaborates on LinterCopโ€™s evolution, its 90+ rules (with expansion plans), and its role in enhancing performance, security, and coding standards. Emphasis...
414
April 8, 2025

Episode 414: Business Central is happy, and so are you: CentralQ turns 2!

In this episode of Dynamics Corner, Kris and Brad are joined by Dmitry Katson, a 20-year veteran in the Business Central ecosystem. Listen in as Dmitry shares his experience developing CentralQ, an AI-powered tool designed to enhance Business Central by leveraging a robust knowledge base. He emphasizes the toolโ€™s ability to automatically update its knowledge daily, drawing from sources like blogs and YouTube, and its role in streamlining processes, improving user experience, and supporting AL de...
Guest: Dmitry Katson
413
April 1, 2025

Episode 413: ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿงฑ Inventory Stock, Planning Strategies, and Cost Savings: From Supply Chain to SciFi

In this lively episode of Dynamics Corner, Kris, and Brad are joined by Vaughan Proctor and Sam Bush to weave together personal talesโ€”like their love for Silo and Severanceโ€”with a deep dive into Netstockโ€™s journey in inventory management for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). They spotlight how demand planning hinges on trusting data over gut instincts, a shift amplified by COVID-19โ€™s impact on business operations. The trio digs into Netstockโ€™s evolution, emphasizing how clean data and pro...
412
March 25, 2025

Episode 412: ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป AI Assisted Development meets Business Central ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿ’ป ๐Ÿค–

In this engaging episode of Dynamics Corner, Brad and Kris are joined by Tine Staric. Listen as they dive into the growing impact of AI on software development, spotlighting tools like GitHub Copilot and Cursor. They discuss how these AI tools boost coding efficiency, automate documentation and testing, and simplify ERP system interfaces. Tine shares his passion for Business Central and AI innovation. The trio highlights the importance of grasping coding fundamentals, especially for junior devel...
411
March 18, 2025

Episode 411: ๐Ÿ›๏ธ ๐Ÿ’ณ Work, Life, E-Commerce Evolution and Business Central ๐Ÿ’ณ ๐Ÿ›๏ธ

In this episode of Dynamics Corner, hosts Kris and Brad chat with Chris De Visser about the rise of e-commerce innovation. They explore how maintaining work-life balance, structure, and human connection is key in a virtual world, especially for junior employees who benefit from face-to-face learning. Chris introduces Commerce Build, an ERP-first e-commerce platform that integrates with Business Central, offering flexible solutions for B2B and B2C markets. He highlights the importance of understa...
410
March 11, 2025

Episode 410: ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿง Local LLMs: Open-Source AI meets Business Central ๐Ÿง๐Ÿง 

1๏ธโƒฃ In this insightful episode, the conversation explores the growing world of open-source large language models (LLMs) and their transformative potential when deployed locally. 2๏ธโƒฃ Guest Stefano Demiliani joins Kris Ruyeras and Brad Prendergast to break down the technical challenges and rewards of running models like DeepSeek on local hardware, from navigating hefty resource demands to leveraging techniques like quantization and distillation for efficiency. 3๏ธโƒฃ The discussion dives into practic...
409
March 4, 2025

Episode 409: ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ–๏ธ Progress over Perfection in the Digital Age ๐Ÿ–๏ธ๐ŸŒด

In this engaging episode, Kris and Brad speak with Brandee and Tara from Big Room Creative for a captivating conversation that explores the dynamic world of modern marketing. They emphasize the mindset of "progress over perfection" in personal and professional growth. They dive into the shift toward self-directed buying, the critical role of problem-solving content, and the need for businesses to differentiate themselves in a competitive, tech-driven landscape. The conversation examines the evol...
407
Feb. 27, 2025

Episode 407: ๐ŸŽ™๏ธConnect the Dots: Conferences, Collaboration, and Speed Dating๐ŸŽ™๏ธ๐ŸŽง

๐Ÿ”‰A Tale of Two Podcasts๐Ÿ”‰: Terri Talks meets Dynamics Corner in this conversation. Terri Paetz joins Kris and Brad to discuss insights into Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and partnerships. The discussion emphasizes the importance of human relationships in the age of AI, and Terri shares her strategies for effectively engaging with ISVs and partners, attending conferences, and fostering community within the Dynamics ecosystem. During this engaging conversation, the speakers delve into the in...
Guest: Terri Paetz
408
Feb. 25, 2025

Episode 408: ๐Ÿ’ฐStartup Success: Navigating Real Problems, Market Feedback, and Market Fit ๐Ÿ’ต

๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿ’ธ In this episode of Dynamics Corner, Kris and Brad are joined by David Hirschfeld, who explores the essential elements contributing to startup success. The group discusses why understanding customer problems is crucial and how many startups fail due to delayed revenue generation. Founders are encouraged to focus on solving real problems instead of merely adding features. They highlight the importance of targeting a specific niche and caution against the misleading power of positive thinking. ...
406
Feb. 18, 2025

Episode 406: ๐Ÿ“ˆ The Evolution of Marketing in the AI Era ๐Ÿ“‰

๐Ÿ’Ž In a conversation with Kris and Brad, Jon Rivers discusses the evolution of technology and the importance of using artificial intelligence (AI) in marketing. He highlights how customer interactions have changed, requiring businesses to adapt their messaging and strategies. With customers more informed than ever, especially in purchasing software like ERP, companies need to rethink their marketing approaches. Instead of just selling products, the focus should be building trust and nurturing cus...
Guest: Jon Rivers
405
Feb. 11, 2025

Episode 405: โš’๏ธ Balancing Functional and Technical Skills in Business Central โš’๏ธ

๐Ÿšจ In this engaging conversation, Brad and Kris welcome Andy Wingate, a recent Microsoft MVP for Business Central. ๐Ÿšจ The lively discussion covers various topics, from dry January to the transition from customer to partner roles in the tech industry to the importance of community engagement and the Reskill Program initiated by Microsoft to develop talent in the Business Central ecosystem. In this conversation, Andy Wingate shares his journey from being an end user in a large agricultural cooper...
Guest: Andy Wingate
404
Feb. 4, 2025

Episode 404: AI Agents and Their Impact on ERP Software and Business

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ In this episode of Dynamics Corner, Kris and Brad converse with recent ๐ŸŽ‰ Microsoft MVP Sai Turlapati ๐ŸŽ‰. Listen in as Sai shares insights on the evolution of AI, particularly in the enterprise sector, emphasizing Microsoft's significant role in AI adoption. He discusses the importance of prompting in AI interactions and the emerging concept of agents that can automate tasks. ๐ŸŽง Listen to hear more of the conversation about: โžก๏ธ How prompting is crucial for effective AI interaction โžก๏ธ The practi...
Guest: Sai Turlapati
403
Jan. 28, 2025

Episode 403: โš ๏ธ Mastering the Art of Podcasting and AI in the Workplace โš ๏ธ

๐Ÿ›‘ What is the future of ERP and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central with AI? ๐Ÿ›‘ What goes on behind the scenes of a podcast? In this conversation, Kris and Brad sit with Microsoft MVP and popular podcast host Mark Smith. The conversation covers many topics and themes, including the impact of sleep on productivity, cultural perspectives on technology, the evolution of podcasting, personal growth, and AI's role in modern work. โžก๏ธ The importance of reskilling for an AI-driven future and the n...
Guest: Mark Smith
402
Jan. 21, 2025

Episode 402: The Main Event: Production Orders vs Assembly Orders

๐ŸฅŠ๐Ÿ’ช Welcome to the Main Event - Production Orders versus Assembly Orders ๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸฅŠ ๐Ÿงฉ In this engaging conversation, the hosts, Kris and Brad, are joined by Jenn Claridge, who shares her extensive experience in the manufacturing sector, to discuss the differences between Production Orders and Assembly Orders in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. ๐Ÿงฉ Listen to the information-filled episode to learn about: ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ The differences and similarities between Assembly Orders and Production Orders ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿฝ When to...
Guest: Jenn Claridge
401
Jan. 14, 2025

Episode 401: Optimizing Accounts Receivables in Business Central

๐Ÿ’ฒ๐Ÿ’ฒ๐Ÿ’ฒIt's all about the money, money, money!! ๐Ÿ’ฒ๐Ÿ’ฒ๐Ÿ’ฒ While many providers are focused on A/P streamlining and efficiencies, the folks at PayStand want to make sure you get paid! In the latest episode of the Dynamics Corner, Brad and Kris chat with David Gersten and Danny Hosea to talk about the game-changing benefits of PayStand for Accounts Receivable functions. Here are just some of the perks you get with PayStand: ๐Ÿ’ฐ Seamless integration with Business Central. ๐Ÿ‘œ Automated A/R process to reduce m...
354
Dec. 31, 2024

Episode 354: In the Dynamics Corner Chair: Sweetening Your BC Development with NuGet not Nougat

uGet what you pay for! ๐Ÿ˜„ In the latest episode of Dynamics Corner, Brad and Kris sit down with Christophe Krieg to learn all about the benefits you can get with NuGet. Learn how this app is revolutionizing the development process, making it smoother and more efficient than ever before. ๐ŸŒŸ Highlights: The challenges of managing containers and how to enhance productivity in app development. Why simplicity in app design and NuGet packages create for efficient development workflows. How NuGet inte...
353
Dec. 24, 2024

Episode 353: In the Dynamics Corner Chair: The Role of AI: Ethics, Insights, and a Path Forward

The Role of AI in Business Processes: Ethics, Insights, and a Path Forward ๐Ÿ’ป+ ๐Ÿ™‹ How is AI shaking up business processes, especially in ERP systems like Business Central? In the latest episode of the Dynamics Corner podcast, Kris and Brad are joined by experts Sรธren Friis Alexandersen and Christian Lenz as they delve into critical issues of the day. We talk about using AI to meet business goals, why it's crucial to be clear about how AI makes decisions, and the ethics of using AI. We also look a...
352
Dec. 17, 2024

Episode 352: In the Dynamics Corner Chair: The Importance of Asking 'Why' in ERP Implementations

๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿˆ Which is better -- Canadian Thanksgiving or American Thanksgiving? Join hosts Brad Prendergast and Kristoffer Ruyeras in this latest episode of the Dynamics Corner as they sit down with Jenn Claridge to settle this debate, once and for all! But that's not all we talked about. We tackled the real challenges of ERP implementations, covering the critical need for effective communication, understanding client requirements, and collaboration. We also highlight the importance of clear terminology...
Guest: Jenn Claridge
351
Dec. 10, 2024

Episode 351: In the Dynamics Corner Chair: Thankful for Business Central Payment Solutions!

๐Ÿฆƒ We have a lot to be thankful for, especially payment solutions for Business Central, like UST Pay, which make our lives a whole lot easier! Join Kris and Brad in their enlightening conversation with Wade Tetsuka, CPA, and Kate Coffey-Bacon as they engage in a lively discussion on personal experiences, community networking, and the ins and outs of payment processing with U.S. Transaction Corp. ๐ŸŒ ๐Ÿ‘‚๐ŸฝKeep an ear out for these highlights: ๐Ÿ’ณACH vs. Credit Cards: Discover why ACH payments are the ...
350
Dec. 3, 2024

Episode 350: In the Dynamics Corner Chair: The Three Pillars of Successful Implementations

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ปWe have Nelly Jebran back in the Dynamics Corner chair with us on this episode โ€” this time in an enthusiastic discussion with Patrick Johnson on the importance of #ChangeManagement in successful implementations. ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ผ โ›ตJoin Kris and Brad along with our two guests as we navigate the waters of #BusinessCentral implementations from both the partner and end user perspectives.๐Ÿšค What you don't want to miss: ๐Ÿ‘ฅWhy talking to representatives of each business function early in the implementation is cr...
349
Nov. 26, 2024

Episode 349: In the Dynamics Corner Chair: The Future of Work - The Role of AI in Modern Workplaces

๐Ÿšจโš ๏ธ In this engaging conversation, Shawn Dorward, the "World's Okay-ist Shawn," shares his journey in the dynamic space of ERP solutions. He discusses his transition from Great Plains (GP) to Business Central, the importance of effective speaking, and the future of Microsoft technologies. โš ๏ธ๐Ÿšจ ๐ŸŽง Listen as we discuss: โœ… Advice for transitioning from GP to Business Central โœ… Lifehacks for public speaking โœ… The Role of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the workplace โœ… The efficiency behind Copilo...
Guest: Shawn Dorward
348
Nov. 19, 2024

Episode 348: In the Dynamics Corner Chair: Source Code Management and You in Business Central

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ปJoin hosts Kristoffer Ruyeras and Brad Prendergast in the latest episode of the Dynamics Corner Chair, where they pick Steve Endow's brain on risk mitigation and source code management in the #BusinessCentral ecosystem. From the essentials of training to the key responsibilities of partners and customers in implementations and documentation, get ready for some must-know insights for all BC enthusiasts.๐Ÿ’ป You don't want to miss: ๐Ÿ…The ERP COE: Learn about Steve's groundbreaking center of excel...
Guest: Steve Endow
347
Nov. 12, 2024

Episode 347: In the Dynamics Corner Chair: End User to BC Master: Shannon Shares Invaluable Insights

๐Ÿš€Join us for an inspiring chat with Shannon Mullins, Microsoft MVP and CEO of A BC Consulting Group! In this lively conversation, Shannon shares her incredible journey from being a #DynamicsGP end user to becoming a #BusinessCentral consultant with hosts Kris Ruyeras & Brad Prendergast. We dive into insights from the recent #SummitNA conference, the crucial role of data cleansing during migration, and how businesses can gear up to prepare for the transition from GP to Business Central. ๐Ÿ”‘Key Ta...